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I am looking at the Nikon D40x camera and I think I definately want to get it after looking at the reviews. I am just getting into amateur photography and was wondering if anyone could steer me towards a good lens to purchase with it. It comes with an 18-55mm lens. Mostly my husband and I will be taking snapshots and nature, landscapes and sports shots. Any reccomendations?
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Your desires are at opposite ends of the spectrum. Landscapes typically demand a wide angle lens while sports usually required a telephoto.
As a primary and first lens I'd suggest the Nikon 18mm-200mm as your best bet. (You don't have to buy the lens that comes with the camera, you can subsitute it for any other but of course that will cost you a bit more). In 35mm terms that gives you a range from a 28mm wide angle which it pretty good to a telephoto of 300 mm which is also pretty good. What's nice too is that you won't have to constantly change lenses. This lens has an image stabilizer built in too which helps in low light situations.
Later if you really need a wider angle lens you can add that as you have the money, wider angles tend to be rather expensive. And later you can also add a longer telephoto if you really need that capability beyond the lens above. Usually telephotos aren't quite as expensive as wide angles.
Your other alternative is to buy two lenses. Get the 18mm-70mm which gives you that same 28mm wide angle and extends to 105mm in 35mm terms. This is great for landscapes and parties and portraits, stuff like that. Add to this lens the 70mm-300mm zoom with the image stabilizer. This then takes you from 105mm all the way up to 450mm a fairly lengthy telephoto. This combination will cost you more of course and will necessitate changing lenses all the time, but it does allow a much larger telephoto range.
Nature photography demands all kinds of things but either lens recommendation would meet your needs. However, if you're into little things - small bugs for instance - then the Nikon 105mm Macro lens is ideal. It goes to life size, has an image stabilizer and is very fast at f2.8 while stopping down all the way to f32. However, this lens is not practical for every day photography, its strengths lie in photographing little things.
I have all four of these lenses and have been very happy with them. I do a lot of macro work so the macro is priceless to me. When I first bought my D70s it came with the 18-70 and I added the 70-300. However I found it a pain to constantly change lenses so when I bought my D200 I got that with the 18-200 lens. Now I never use my 18-70, it's unnecessary, but once in a while I will use the 70-300 when I need that extra telephoto length which isn't too often. If I were starting out again, Iâd get the 18-200 as my primary lens and add a 200-400 later on. Unfortunately the 18-200 didnât exist at the time I bought my D70s.
In terms of your camera choice, the D40x is an excellent, exceptional entry level SLR that will allow you to accomplish quite a bit and will give you an opportunity to really learn photography if you have a serious interest. Later if you want more sophistication look at the D80 or whatever replaces it at the time, Nikon has built in a lot of features into that one that are usually reserved for the professional line. I use the D200 personally. This model is almost identical in functionality and reatures to their professional camera but at one third the cost. As you get ever more sophisticated this one is a real bargain for what it delivers to your hands.
I hope that helps a little.
Your desires are at opposite ends of the spectrum. Landscapes typically demand a wide angle lens while sports usually required a telephoto.
As a primary and first lens I'd suggest the Nikon 18mm-200mm as your best bet. (You don't have to buy the lens that comes with the camera, you can subsitute it for any other but of course that will cost you a bit more). In 35mm terms that gives you a range from a 28mm wide angle which it pretty good to a telephoto of 300 mm which is also pretty good. What's nice too is that you won't have to constantly change lenses. This lens has an image stabilizer built in too which helps in low light situations.
Later if you really need a wider angle lens you can add that as you have the money, wider angles tend to be rather expensive. And later you can also add a longer telephoto if you really need that capability beyond the lens above. Usually telephotos aren't quite as expensive as wide angles.
Your other alternative is to buy two lenses. Get the 18mm-70mm which gives you that same 28mm wide angle and extends to 105mm in 35mm terms. This is great for landscapes and parties and portraits, stuff like that. Add to this lens the 70mm-300mm zoom with the image stabilizer. This then takes you from 105mm all the way up to 450mm a fairly lengthy telephoto. This combination will cost you more of course and will necessitate changing lenses all the time, but it does allow a much larger telephoto range.
Nature photography demands all kinds of things but either lens recommendation would meet your needs. However, if you're into little things - small bugs for instance - then the Nikon 105mm Macro lens is ideal. It goes to life size, has an image stabilizer and is very fast at f2.8 while stopping down all the way to f32. However, this lens is not practical for every day photography, its strengths lie in photographing little things.
I have all four of these lenses and have been very happy with them. I do a lot of macro work so the macro is priceless to me. When I first bought my D70s it came with the 18-70 and I added the 70-300. However I found it a pain to constantly change lenses so when I bought my D200 I got that with the 18-200 lens. Now I never use my 18-70, it's unnecessary, but once in a while I will use the 70-300 when I need that extra telephoto length which isn't too often. If I were starting out again, Iâd get the 18-200 as my primary lens and add a 200-400 later on. Unfortunately the 18-200 didnât exist at the time I bought my D70s.
In terms of your camera choice, the D40x is an excellent, exceptional entry level SLR that will allow you to accomplish quite a bit and will give you an opportunity to really learn photography if you have a serious interest. Later if you want more sophistication look at the D80 or whatever replaces it at the time, Nikon has built in a lot of features into that one that are usually reserved for the professional line. I use the D200 personally. This model is almost identical in functionality and reatures to their professional camera but at one third the cost. As you get ever more sophisticated this one is a real bargain for what it delivers to your hands.
I hope that helps a little.
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what kind of camera does the jonas brothers use to record their videos? there camera works really well and i would like to get it for christmas but i don't know what it is called.
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Not sure what camera they use, but have had great results with a low priced Canon Camcorder. Most cameras don't do as well as Camcorders at video, are much better at photos.
While most of the cameras out there are really good, I would choose Canon over Nikon because it seems like more camera for the money. Some would say Canon withholds their best technology for high end cameras and Nikon implements their best at all levels. Before you decide, read all the text and links in the information below because it will help you know what to look for in a camera.
There is no one particular place to get great buys, but you may see something below that really helps you find the best buy. Click on the first link in the information below for an example then search for your camera of choice at the upper left. Camera prices at this link change often.
Just saw this camera at Best Buy and think it is a great camera and a best buy. It has an optical viewfinder, image stabilizer, auto focus, and uses NiMH rechargeable batteries. Read as much of the following as you can for other information and help with choosing a camera.
Canon A590IS $149.99 at Best Buy store yesterday.
http://bountii.com/deal-1523871-canon-powershot-8-0-megapixel.html ...
There are so many cameras out there it is difficult to say which is best, but digital is definitely the way to go. The second source link will be very helpful as it list most of the cameras out there with prices. The following information should help you know what to look for in a camera.
What gives a camera its picture quality?
The short answer is that it is mostly the skill of the photographer that produces high quality pictures. The lens and camera are very important, but the ability to set the scene, adjust the cameras settings, and hold the camera very still or use a tripod with auto or remote shutter actuation when required is what gets the great pictures.
High mega pixel settings may not be best. It takes longer to process and may not be needed unless required for very large pictures or enlarging small parts of big pictures. Maximum print size for a 3 mega pixel setting is 8 x 10 inches. When buying a new camera, look for an optical viewfinder (LCD not visible in bright sun) and check replacement battery prices.
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=398&pq-locale=en_US&_requestid=2039 ...
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm ...
Lots of great camera tips in these two links. http://www.danscamera.com/Learning/going_digital/#resolution ...
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=38/10468/6368/333&pq-locale=en_US ...
Check this more for the money camera. FUJIFILM - FinePix 10.0-Megapixel Digital.
Life time Warranty (Parts & Labor).
Wide-angle shooting, a 12x optical zoom and picture stabilization mode combine in this camera for exceptional shooting performance, even at a distance. Plentiful scene modes, autofocus and automatic white balance controls make this camera a snap to operate. You may be able to find it on the Internet for a lower price.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8879234&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat152400050001&id=1212192673855 ...
http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3514&review=fuji+finepix+s1000 ...
This could be the best slim line camera with a viewfinder. It's PINK!
http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Sony%20Cyber-shot%20DSC-W150%2FR%20Digital%20Camera:1995337750;_ylc=X3oDMTB0bjZzaWNuBF9TAzk2NjMyOTA3BHNlYwNmZWVkBHNsawNlbGVj ...
http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3462&review=sony+cybershot+w150 ...
The information about my camera is just to show that you don't need the biggest and best. Just know how to use the one you have.
My camera has 5.2 mega pixel, but I use 3 most of the time because it gives great results, is faster, and takes less memory. Also, it only has a 3 x optical zoom and 7 x digital zoom. I never use the digital zoom because making pictures larger works better on the computer. This is an old camera, but everyone is impressed with the quality pictures it takes ... like magic.
Check with the Geeks in several stores and compare prices. Ask what cameras they own, but don't believe everything you hear. Once you select a camera read all about it in the owner's manual. Just learned that my camera has red-eye prevention and correction. It also has adaptive lighting. You may be able to view owners manuals at this link, but will need to Login. http://www.retrevo.com/s/digital+camera ...
The source links will show most of the cameras out there with prices and help make your digital cameras work better.
Not sure what camera they use, but have had great results with a low priced Canon Camcorder. Most cameras don't do as well as Camcorders at video, are much better at photos.
While most of the cameras out there are really good, I would choose Canon over Nikon because it seems like more camera for the money. Some would say Canon withholds their best technology for high end cameras and Nikon implements their best at all levels. Before you decide, read all the text and links in the information below because it will help you know what to look for in a camera.
There is no one particular place to get great buys, but you may see something below that really helps you find the best buy. Click on the first link in the information below for an example then search for your camera of choice at the upper left. Camera prices at this link change often.
Just saw this camera at Best Buy and think it is a great camera and a best buy. It has an optical viewfinder, image stabilizer, auto focus, and uses NiMH rechargeable batteries. Read as much of the following as you can for other information and help with choosing a camera.
Canon A590IS $149.99 at Best Buy store yesterday.
http://bountii.com/deal-1523871-canon-powershot-8-0-megapixel.html ...
There are so many cameras out there it is difficult to say which is best, but digital is definitely the way to go. The second source link will be very helpful as it list most of the cameras out there with prices. The following information should help you know what to look for in a camera.
What gives a camera its picture quality?
The short answer is that it is mostly the skill of the photographer that produces high quality pictures. The lens and camera are very important, but the ability to set the scene, adjust the cameras settings, and hold the camera very still or use a tripod with auto or remote shutter actuation when required is what gets the great pictures.
High mega pixel settings may not be best. It takes longer to process and may not be needed unless required for very large pictures or enlarging small parts of big pictures. Maximum print size for a 3 mega pixel setting is 8 x 10 inches. When buying a new camera, look for an optical viewfinder (LCD not visible in bright sun) and check replacement battery prices.
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=398&pq-locale=en_US&_requestid=2039 ...
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/mpmyth.htm ...
Lots of great camera tips in these two links. http://www.danscamera.com/Learning/going_digital/#resolution ...
http://www.kodak.com/eknec/PageQuerier.jhtml?pq-path=38/10468/6368/333&pq-locale=en_US ...
Check this more for the money camera. FUJIFILM - FinePix 10.0-Megapixel Digital.
Life time Warranty (Parts & Labor).
Wide-angle shooting, a 12x optical zoom and picture stabilization mode combine in this camera for exceptional shooting performance, even at a distance. Plentiful scene modes, autofocus and automatic white balance controls make this camera a snap to operate. You may be able to find it on the Internet for a lower price.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8879234&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat152400050001&id=1212192673855 ...
http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3514&review=fuji+finepix+s1000 ...
This could be the best slim line camera with a viewfinder. It's PINK!
http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Sony%20Cyber-shot%20DSC-W150%2FR%20Digital%20Camera:1995337750;_ylc=X3oDMTB0bjZzaWNuBF9TAzk2NjMyOTA3BHNlYwNmZWVkBHNsawNlbGVj ...
http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3462&review=sony+cybershot+w150 ...
The information about my camera is just to show that you don't need the biggest and best. Just know how to use the one you have.
My camera has 5.2 mega pixel, but I use 3 most of the time because it gives great results, is faster, and takes less memory. Also, it only has a 3 x optical zoom and 7 x digital zoom. I never use the digital zoom because making pictures larger works better on the computer. This is an old camera, but everyone is impressed with the quality pictures it takes ... like magic.
Check with the Geeks in several stores and compare prices. Ask what cameras they own, but don't believe everything you hear. Once you select a camera read all about it in the owner's manual. Just learned that my camera has red-eye prevention and correction. It also has adaptive lighting. You may be able to view owners manuals at this link, but will need to Login. http://www.retrevo.com/s/digital+camera ...
The source links will show most of the cameras out there with prices and help make your digital cameras work better.
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